LAND TECHNICIAN 1, 2, OR 3
State of Louisiana
About this Job
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Exam Plan: 62/LT1-3/50603536/09.26.25NM
Unit 170 - Hammond, Louisiana / Land Technician 1, 2, or 3
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
This position assists the survey lead worker to perform duties and responsibilities relative to survey work in an effective manner to ensure that the best possible survey information is collected for roadway plans, drainage plans, drainage complaints, ROW boundaries, etc. Position receives direct supervisor from the Surveyor Supervisor, but receives functional supervision from the Surveyor Intern 1. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.
At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx Minimum Qualifications
No experience or training is required.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
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Job Duties:
- Assist the survey lead worker to perform all duties and responsibilities to perform the survey responsibilities of the Design Section. Assists the survey lead worker in staking traverses, establishing control lines, taking cross sections, shooting topography, probing pipelines, and gathering other field information necessary for the design of drainage projects, highway construction projects, airports, public buildings, bulkheads and boat ramps.
- Assists the survey lead worker in performing site visits for drainage complaints and driveway permits and providing existing drainage layouts.
- Field inspection for projects through the “Louisiana Port Construction and Development Priority Program” and “Statewide Flood Control Program”. Assist as needed with the “Louisiana Dam Safety Awareness Program”.
- Provide Microfilm research for drainage jobs, drainage complaints, and as needed for other projects. Perform computer data entry for surveys.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor, such as, but not limited to emergency operations/disaster support activities
- The incumbent is required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as to maintain the following licensing and operate the following equipment:
- Valid Louisiana driver's license
- Operate a state-owned vehicle, computer, surveying equipment, etc.
- Perform duties in extreme weather conditions such as rain, cold, or heat
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment or Detail to Special DutyWork Schedule: Work hours may vary
Compensation:
Land Technician 1 - $14.98 hr with an additional Premium Pay of $2.00/hour for every hour worked.
Land Technician 2 - $17.15 hr with an additional Premium Pay of $2.00/hour for every hour worked.
Land Technician 3 - $18.35 hr with an additional Premium Pay of $2.00/hour for every hour worked.
How To Apply:No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:Tyler Summerlin
Surveyor Supervisor
(985) 375-0197“The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.”
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.